​Trump Expects India to Lower Tariffs on American Goods

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that India will soon reduce its tariffs on American goods, recognizing the trade imbalance between the two nations. Previously, Trump has criticized India for imposing high tariffs, even referring to the country as a "tariff king" in the context of trade disputes.

In a Wednesday interview with Breitbart News, Trump said, "I believe India is likely to significantly reduce those tariffs." But on April 2, we will be charging them the same tariffs they charge us." This comes after Trump’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, targeting countries that impose high duties on American imports.

Trump claimed that India had agreed to lower its tariffs, adding, "Somebody is finally exposing them for what they’ve done." He also highlighted the difficulty of selling American goods in India, noting, "India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't even sell anything in India... But they have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their tariffs way down now.

" Trump has long criticized India for its trade policies, calling it a "tariff king" and a "big abuser" of trade barriers, particularly during a White House press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The President also pointed out the nearly $100 billion trade deficit with India and announced that negotiations were underway to address the longstanding trade imbalance.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joined in the criticism, highlighting specific tariffs imposed by India, such as the 150 percent tariff on American alcohol and a 100 percent tariff on agricultural products. Leavitt remarked, "I have a handy chart here that highlights tariffs not only from Canada but across the board. For instance, American cheese and butter face nearly a 300 percent tariff in Canada.

In India, there’s a 150 percent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that’s benefiting the export of Kentucky bourbon to India? I don’t think so. Additionally, there’s a 100 percent tariff on agricultural products from India." As the US continues to address these trade imbalances, Trump’s comments underscore his ongoing push for more favorable trade terms between the US and India.